We invested $456 million in new and existing stores, returned $95 million in quarterly dividends to our shareholders, and repurchased $29 million of common stock. Our total cash and investments nearly doubled over the prior year, increasing $745 million to $1.5 billion.
A bowl filled with okra in a market. Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a digestive disorder that affects about 20 percent of adults in the United States, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders.
Okra: is a low glycemic index food and it is low in calories. Okra contains a great deal of soluble fiber, which slows digestion of carbohydrates in the intestinal tract and can help stabilize blood sugar. Cinnamon: We praised itâs benefits in an article here.